These stamp postcards represent a series of stamps issued by the Royal Mail to commemorate the centenary of Renoir's visit to Guernsey for about a month during the summer of 1883. During that relatively short time he produced 15 pictures.
Apart from the children at the seashore, they aren't particularly a style that I associate with Renoir. My experience is of course very limited but I did visit the Orangerie in Paris one magical summer's day and I can remember being completely taken aback by Renoir's paintings there, especially "Young girls at the piano". It entirely reinforced my opinion that there is nothing whatever that can substitute for seeing original art.
This is a post for Sunday Stamps, now hosted by Violet Sky at "See it on a Postcard!"
These are lovely and having just commented on Bob's blog that the higher values seem to be the 'nicest' in the artwork, I'm eating my words here as I like the 9p and the 13p best :).
ReplyDeleteSheila, this is a great set. I agree about original works of art no matter who the artist is.
ReplyDeleteYou are right nothing is better than the originals, which can surprise and amaze, lucky you in the Orangerie.
ReplyDeleteThis is a nice set of stamps, a productive stay,
That collection is awesome. I love the detail in the art.
ReplyDeleteIt is nice so see the variety of Renoir's work and not just the most typical and famous.
ReplyDeleteI thought I was familiar with most of Renoir's works but I have not seen these before. thanks for sharing! I like the 9p one best too!
ReplyDeleteAwesome set of stamps, plus coming from a rather rare country such as Guernsey! Im not very familiar with Renoir's work, so it was great to become a bit more acquainted with it. Such nice colours, depicting the seasons so truly!
ReplyDeleteLovely set. I’ve never seen these before.
ReplyDeleteI associate Renoir with people, not landscapes. Maybe he did not find many people in Guernsey during his month there?!
ReplyDeleteWhat a fine collection of artwork spread across stamps!
ReplyDeleteI was alway in love with Renoir's Luncheon painting. These are quite uncharacteristic of his usual style, yet I can still see his perspective shining through.
ReplyDeleteWhat lovely stamps! I too love Renoir's "Young girls at the piano" but I've never seen it in person. What a treat!
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